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Rashad Harden (October 9, 1979 – April 26, 2014), known as DJ Rashad, was a Chicago-based electronic musician, producer and DJ known as a pioneer in the footwork genre, and often associated with Hyperdub Records.〔("BBC item" ) Entertainment Newsdesk, 'Chicago's DJ Rashad found dead', ''BBC News'', April 27, 2014〕 ==Life== Born in Hammond, Indiana on October 9, 1979, Rashad Hanif Harden was the son of Gloria and Anthony Harden.〔 He grew up on 108 Street in the southern part of Calumet City, a suburb of Chicago. 〔(LAST Q&A with DJ RASHAD )〕 He developed an early interest in music and began to DJ in his early teens. According to his father, "since () was a kid, he's been doing this () he knew what he wanted to do". In high school, Harden gained further DJ experience at the Kennedy-King College radio station WKKC.〔("Suntimes newsitem" ) Becky Schlikerman, Mark Guatino & Brandon Wall, 'House music, footwork icon DJ Rashad found dead on South Side', ''Chicago Sun-Times'', April 26, 2014〕 He also became a member of local dance troupes, including the HouseOMatics, The Phyrm, and Wolf Pac. In 1992 he made his first public appearance as a DJ at his high school jubilation.〔("Billboard – incl. official statement" ) Harley Brown, 'DJ Rashad Dead at 34 (Update)', ''Billboard'', April 28, 2014.〕 While attending Thornwood High School, Harden met Morris Harper (aka DJ Spinn) during homeroom class. The two began to spend time at each other's houses producing tracks and performing at parties.〔 Harden was one of the founders of the Teklife crew and developed footwork around dance battles in the greater Chicago area.〔 Harden was one of the performers at the Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago in 2013 and completed support-slot on the tour of Chance the Rapper in December 2013.〔 On June 29, 2015, Hyperdub released the 6613 EP, a four-track EP of previously unheard DJ Rashad tracks. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「DJ Rashad」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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